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Jags welcome back ace striker Somerton for home clash with Western.
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Start of Hikuwai bridges project on SH35 delayed
NZTA has announced a delay in the start of the major bridges project on SH35
RAD initiative: Bridging tech gaps in Gisborne communities
Tōnui Collab trains youth in device recycling at Horouta Wānanga.
Law to rack up 50th game for Ngātapa
Silverware extra incentive as YMP and HSOB meet in premier rugby
Discover upcoming events in the Tairāwhiti region
From rogaine to country music; something for everyone.
Gisborne Concert Band returns with special concert for kids
Band's return to give people chance to listen, learn and network.
Horouta-YMP clash starts premier action at Victoria Domain
Last Saturday of Round 1 games before Challenge clashes
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
Not just a tribute: Killer Queens' unique spin on Queen classics
Killer Queens not a tribute band, but a celebration.
Derby clash to launch new Poverty Bay club hockey season
Newly merged club ready for opening round and defending men's champs YMP A face Masters
'Chaotic and terrifying' final weeks for Gisborne toddler
Man jailed eight years for killing partner's niece.
Six decades of Māori art: Sandy Adsett's retrospective opens at Tairāwhiti Museum
Artist looks forward to reconnecting with Tairāwhiti artists and whanau.
Dry spell continues for Gisborne region
Less than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.
Gisborne council resumes meetings at rural marae
Cyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.
'Quite disappointing': Heartland rugby boss calls for governance battle to end
There is a push for any new national board to look after the game at a grassroots level.
Rocket Lab’s PREFIRE mission to track polar heat for climate study
Rocket Lab's next mission, 'Ready, Aim, PREFIRE', is set for launch on or after May 22
Letter: Public service cuts seem arbitrary, damaging
OPINION: Past National governments rehired sacked staff as costly consultants.
'Ghost town': Proposed alcohol crackdown 'calamitous' for CBD
'We do not need additional medieval, antiquated laws that will stifle business and tourism
Debate heats up over alcohol licence limits near Gisborne schools
The policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.
Gisborne golf round-up
This week's news and results from Gisborne and East Coast golf clubs.
Mixed iwi response to fast-track bill
Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki is supportive of the bill; Rongowhakaata does not.
Tairāwhiti's praised in weather crisis report
The region 'is an example of the benefit of role clarity, strong relationships'.
Abuse leads to pool staff undergoing 'de-escalation' training
Council officials say they won't 'tolerate' their pool staff being abused.
Youths apprehended in Gisborne after car theft spree
A stolen car crashed on Thursday, cutting power to hundreds of homes.
Over 9000 helicopter rescues in 2023: How you can help this May
Over 9,228 rescue missions flown in NZ in 2023; support needed.
Bailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast community
A new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.
Six accused after rainbow crossing painted over in Gisborne plead not guilty
The alleged offences relate to incidents on separate dates last month.
Sky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Knife recovered from Gisborne brawl scene, police update
Three men injured in the altercation have now been discharged from hospital.
Gisborne disabled strategy 10 years out of date - advocate finds
Disabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl
Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.
'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed two
A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.